Ffestiniog Railway Wants List

Ever since the formation of the Ffestiniog Railway Society and subsequent re-opening of the Ffestiniog Railway, the supply of labour, donations and gifts from the Society and its members has been essential to the survival of the Railway. To try to improve the supply of gifts, plus a few very specific volunteering items, a list has been compiled of items and help that the Railway would currently find very useful.
Whilst it is hoped that these would be donated, the Company might be prepared to pay, reasonably, for some of them.
If there is a possibility of your being able to supply, or arrange the supply, of anything major would you please discuss it first with the contact named.

This on-line list will give the most up-to-date information available.

If you wish to donate an item that is on the list click of the name to send an email to the person requesting the item, or follow any other instructions that are given.

If you wish an item added to the list please email wantslist@ffestiniogvolunteer.org.uk giving:-

Please let us know (at the above email address) when your request can be deleted.

This list was last updated on 23rd April 2009.

--- 23rd April 2009 -

We are looking for around 60 metres of Armco barrier or similar, this is the corrugated metal barrier seen on Motorways and on main roads to prevent vehicles leaving the carriageway; this is needed for a Kids Training Week project in Minffordd. Suggested sources are Council highways depots or scrap yards, we need the horizontal barrier rail, the vertical posts we can make.

Small or large quantities would be appreciated, at reasonable cost, we can collect.


Secondly, we are looking for a 2 – 3 tonne gross weight tandem axle tipping trailer, Ifor Williams type or similar in reasonable condition at a reasonable cost for the Outdoor Engineering departments, ( B+E, P.W. and S&T ). New cost is around £2750.

Any information on this type of trailer for sale would be appreciated.


Please contact Brian Coldwell on 07919 414869 or by e-mail at brian.coldwell@festrail.co.uk

To add an item to the list, email wantslist@ffestiniogvolunteer.org.uk.


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